Instructional Coach 2026-27 0.2-.40 Fte Ardmore Elementary

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The Instructional Coach will support teachers and school leaders in improving instruction in literacy and math. This position focuses on building instructional capacity providing targeted coaching and promoting the use of evidence-based instructional practices during the school year.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

Collaborates with school leadership teams to identify instructional priorities and areas for teacher support.

Models effective instructional strategies in classrooms with a focus on literacy and/or math.

Provides one-on-one and small-group coaching to teachers to strengthen instructional practices.

Facilitates professional development sessions and workshops.

Analyzes student data to inform instructional planning and decision-making.

Supports teachers in implementing differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.

Coaches and supports teachers in providing differentiated instruction for multilingual learners and special education students within the general education setting.

Uses school improvement goals to develop professional learning plans and monitor progress toward goals.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports directly to and is supervised by the Building Administrator

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE(positions in this class typically require):

Required:
Possess or qualify for the immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate with an elementary ed (K-8) endorsement
Has a minimum of three years K-5 teaching experience required.
Experience with a variety of assessment tools.

Preferred:

Bilingual preferred.

MLL endorsement preferred.

Experience in instructional coaching or teacher leadership.

Strong knowledge of evidence-based literacy and math instructional strategies.

Excellent communication collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Familiarity with data-driven instruction and professional learning communities (PLCs).

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate.

KNOWLEDGE(position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of project-based classroom organization.
Commitment to the education profession by evidence of participation in curriculum development District and building committees meetings and projects.
Knowledge of and ability to implement standards and EALRs
Training in using appropriate technology for digital media including Adobe Products Microsoft Office blogs etc.
Commitment to increasing ones own knowledge and skills about technology and meaningful integration of technology into instruction

SKILLS(position requirements at entry):

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when needed.
Ability to reflect on own professional practice and make adaptations to improve instruction
Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements
Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations

Experience in instructional coaching or teacher leadership.

Strong knowledge of evidence-based literacy and math instructional strategies.

Excellent communication collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Familiarity with data-driven instruction and professional learning communities (PLCs).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting finger dexterity grasping talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions. This position may be exposed to prolonged exposure to visual display terminals as required.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts odors chemicals extreme temperatures inadequate lighting workspace restrictions and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Each position is for a one-year assignment.

$73900 to $ 138754 annual salary prorated based on actual FTE (based on the negotiated collective bargaining agreementsalary schedule). Certificated staff work the school year contract with placement on the District and BEA bargaining agreement salary schedule. Placement on the schedule is determined by training and experience.

Medical dental vision long-term disability and life-insurance eligibility is based upon .45 FTE. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity creed religion color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity homelessness immigration or citizenship status the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Racial Discrimination and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination: Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham or

Sex-based Discrimination including Sexual Harassment: Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell or

Disability Discrimination:
Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Kerince Bowen or

Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street Bellevue WA 98005.

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